'Bachelorette' Contestant Michael Nance Dies at Age 31

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The man who competed for Emily Maynard's love on 'The Bachelorette' season 8 is found dead at a house in Texas.

May 31, 2017

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Sad news comes from "The Bachelorette" family. Michael Nance, one of Emily Maynard's suitors on the show's season 8, has passed away. The cause of his death is unknown, but no foul play is suspected. The former reality TV star was only 31 years old.

He was found dead early Monday morning, May 29 at a residence in Texas. "At this point it is not a suspicious death and the manner will be determined by the medical examiner," a rep for the Austin Police Department Homicide Unit in Texas told E! News.

Maynard sent her condolences on Twitter, "So sad waking up to the news about Michael Nance. Such a kind heart with so much talent. Sending prayers and love to his family and friends." Chris Bukowski, another alum from "Bachelor" season 8, tweeted, "Extremely difficult learning the news of Michael Nance's passing. He was a gentle man with a huge heart. He'll be missed but not forgotten."

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So sad waking up to the news about Michael Nance. Such a kind heart with so much talent. Sending prayers and love to his family and friends.
— Emily MaynardJohnson (@EmilyMaynard) May 30, 2017

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